US158 over Belews Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1971 · Structure no. 000000000670144
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US158 over Belews Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US158 over Belews Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 97 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US158 over Belews Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US158 over Belews Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US158 over Belews Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US158 over Belews Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US158 over Belews Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.